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Saracens handed pitch boost
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Award-winning school garden is officially opened
30 Jul 2006 -
Industry -
Dan Hughes
ENVIRONMENTALLY-friendly company Dunweedin’ has helped a school boost its ‘green’ credentials.
Tractor keeps villagers a cut above
29 Jul 2006 -
Industry -
Sue Meeken
Good management of grassed areas and open spaces is one of the most important considerations for residents as a means of creating civic pride. By choosing equipment that combines high work-rates with quality performance, local authorities and their contractors can ensure that the highest standards are achieved.
Building on long term relationships
29 Jul 2006 -
General Sports -
Rob Burtonshaw
In the early nineteen eighties, no one seems to be able to remember the exact year, Paul Burtonshaw of SportsDrainage was asked if anything could be done to improve the playing surface at Old Leamingtonians Rugby Club. After a twenty year relationship which has transformed the clubs rugby pitches, the answer seems to be yes.
Can Moles be used to improve Football Pitches?
28 Jul 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
- 5 comments
Cranfield University’s Sports Surface group recently presented the results of a £65k research project funded by the Football Foundation at a seminar held at the University. The project has successfully demonstrated the use of the mole drainage technique for football pitches, potentially providing increased access to sports facilities within the community, at significantly reduced costs.
New Ascot - From the Horse's Mouth
28 Jul 2006 -
Racing -
Press Release
“A resounding success” has been the common verdict following the opening of the new grandstand and race track at Ascot in June.
Dennis Trio brings Twin Benefits
28 Jul 2006 -
Industry -
Sue Meeken
A trio of Dennis FT mowers is enabling Waveney District Council in Suffolk to achieve the twin benefits of fine quality turf and significant efficiency increases.
The Full Motty
27 Jul 2006 -
Training -
David Goodjohn
- Issue 7 - Jun / Jul 2006
The Adams and Stewart soil binding test (ASSB) or Motty test as it is commonly known is still a very good method for measuring soil strength. Particularly in that it can be simply done at home without the need to use specialist equipment.
Win a Ferrari Experience with Technical Surfaces at IOG SALTEX 2006
26 Jul 2006 -
Industry -
Tina Ribbans
At SALTEX 2006, Technical Surfaces will be inviting visitors to the show the chance of winning a Ferrari experience by handing the card within the carrier bag to the competition points on either the Technical Surfaces or the IOG stand.
Badger damage- What can be done?
25 Jul 2006 -
Training -
Editor
Badgers and their setts are protected under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992, which makes it illegal to kill, injure or take badgers or to interfere with a badger sett.
Interference with a sett includes blocking tunnels or damaging the sett in any way.
Dakota Tender fills contractor with delight
25 Jul 2006 -
Best of the Rest -
Sue Meeken
The tremendous versatility and high work-rate of a newly acquired Dakota 440 Turf Tender are enabling a drainage contractor in the northwest of England to achieve quality results in the most efficient manner.
BSH supports contractor’s launch event
25 Jul 2006 -
Best of the Rest -
Ellie Parry
British Seed Houses supported one of its key customers when they formally launched a new sportsturf contracting division at Newcastle United Football Club recently.
Scotts offers Hi-Tech Approach and Expert Advice
24 Jul 2006 -
Everris News -
Lucy Ohsten
To highlight its position in the turfcare industry as a Total Solution Provider, Scotts Professional is featuring a technical advice centre at the Saltex show
Charged water particles mimic Sun’s long wavelength energy
24 Jul 2006 -
Training -
Dave Darragh
Science continues to push the boundaries, providing another growth extension aid for Groundsmen and Greenkeepers. It is a unique, environmentally friendly process, which boosts the energy level of ordinary water, by using electro-magnetic (EM) energy.
Hurrell's New Seed Catalogue
22 Jul 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
Hurrell & McLean Seeds Ltd. are pleased to announce the publication of their first full colour amenity grass and Wild Flora seed catalogue.
Sustainable golf at Delamere Forest
22 Jul 2006 -
Golf -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 7 - Jun / Jul 2006 - 1 comment
There has been lot of debate recently about sustainable golf. At this year’s Harrogate Show there were two days dedicated to the issue with guest speakers promoting the many benefits of sustainable golf.
PGA and Ransomes Jacobsen sign three year deal
20 Jul 2006 -
Golf -
Peter Driver
Ransomes Jacobsen have signed a three-year agreement where the Ipswich-based turf equipment manufacturer becomes the Official supplier of turfcare equipment to the PGA.
Sherriff Amenity Launch Waste Recycling Scheme.
20 Jul 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
- 8 comments
One of the most talked about subjects in the amenity arena is waste and how it should be disposed of. In May 2006 the Agricultural, Horticultural and Amenity sectors were brought in to line with other industries as to how they must deal with their waste. This states that you are not allowed to bury or burn waste but need to recycle or dispose of waste through the correct channels and in an environmentally friendly way.
Trimax celebrate 25years trading
20 Jul 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
Trimax Mowing Systems is celebrating 25 years of excellence this year. For this special anniversary the company is proud to release the new TrailMaster attachment at Saltex 2007. The TrailMaster adds more versatility, manoeuvrability and serviceability to two of Trimax’s best loved machines, the ProCut and Stealth Series 2 roller mowers.
Massey Ferguson signs new partnership agreement to serve Turf Care Industry
20 Jul 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
AGCO and MTD have entered into an exclusive partnership agreement covering the production, supply and after sales support of an extensive range of Massey Ferguson grass and grounds care machinery to be sold in Europe through the Massey Ferguson Dealer network.
Kubota Tractor and Groundcare Product Live Roadshows
20 Jul 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
The roadshows are a completely new initiative for Kubota’s tractor and groundcare division, giving visitors the opportunity to test drive the whole of the Kubota product range. There will be 7 events in total, covering the length and breadth of the United Kingdom starting at Myerscough College, Lancashire on September 5th and finishing at Worcester Rugby Club on September 26th.